When The Band of Heathens heard a very tall tale about a man who immigrated to New York in the early 1900s, they were so mesmerized by the imaginative story that they wrote a song about it near moments later and recorded it the very next day. And it would develop to be an even greater contender, fairing as an essential track on their upcoming album Stranger, due for release on September 25.
Source: The Band of Heathens Premieres “Black Cat”, Based On An Epic Immigrant Story
After Blind Faith’s demise, Steve Winwood set out to do his first solo album. But somewhere along the way, he yearned for musicians in the studio who thought like him. Enter Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood. Traffic is back and they release their 4th album on July 1, 1970 …
June 30, 1971 ~ The Captain releases his second solo album. A few noteables stop by to lend a hand: Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Nils Lofgren, Dr. John, David Crosby and Jerry Garcia. Hell, famed rock photog Henry Diltz even does some backing vocals work.
MCM’s 4th and still her best selling album — nearly 3 million copies. Released on June 30, 1992.
And, I still can’t get through that title track without ending up a mess …
Not my favorite of all Jackson Browne records — but it’s the only #1 album in is library. Released on June 24, 1980.
JT releases … JT … on June 24, 1977. It’s becomes Sweet Baby James’ best selling album.
Jethro Tull release their quasi-compilation album on June 23, 1972 …
49 years ago today, Joni Mitchell released her iconic album, Blue. To mark the occasion, we’re revisiting our 2000 interview with the legendary singer-songwriter.
Source: On this day in 1971: Joni Mitchell releases Blue | Hotpress
June 22, 1971 ~
The Chirp releases her fourth album. Rolling Stone puts it at #30 on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. NPR calls it the greatest album of all time made by a woman. I want to be buried with it when I go because I can’t imagine eternity without it.
CSN release their seventh on June 21, 1982 …
